Businesses and residents are encouraged to show support for the Whittier Police Department and its 134 sworn officers and 54 civilian staff members who work together to provide exceptional service to the communities of

Whittier and Santa Fe Springs.

Whittier is fortunate to be served by these fine men and women who dedicate their lives to making the city a safe and prosperous residential and business community.

The event starts with a cocktail reception featuring

The Bigsbys, a classic rock band comprised of police

officers, followed by the awards banquet which recognizes officers and employees who went above and beyond the call of duty in 2009.

The Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce is accepting reservations.

Cost is $90 per ticket, or sponsor an officer for $100.

For information or reservations, contact the Whittier Area Chamber of Commerce at 562-698-9554.

The Victorian Feast melodrama is written by Whittier’s own Mary Hanson and features a noteworthy cast consisting of members from the community, including special musical guest and former Whittier Councilwoman Janet Hanke on the keyboard.

In authentic dinner theater fashion, a multi-course meal will be served throughout the performance by members of the National Charity League.

The cost is $65 for Whittier Historical Society members and $75 for non-members.

Seating is limited and reservations are required.

For information or reservations, call the Whittier Museum at 562-945-3871.

A Young Artists Competition naming two soloists set to perform at the Rio Hondo Symphony’s final concert of the year will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at the chapel located on the Whittier College campus, 13406 E. Philadelphia St.

Categories for the 42nd competition will include string and voice.

Cash prizes will be awarded to first- and second-place winners.

The soloists will be featured at the “Go West!” concert, slated for May 2.

The Rio Hondo Symphony, which is in its 77th season, aims to enrich the cultural life of the community it serves, to expand the musical knowledge of youths and adults and to provide an outlet for the talents of musicians in the greater Southern California area through the performance of symphonic music.

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